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April Fools Day Commanders | MTG Commander Gameplay | Commander VS 240

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Deck Strategies

  • Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant

    Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant

    Jonathan's deck was a mishmash of cards across a range of TCG universes, indicating a chaotic, unpredictable playstyle.

  • Arahbo, Roar of the World

    Arahbo, Roar of the World

    Jeremy's deck was a tribal deck with a lawyer theme, indicating a focus on synergy and token generation.

  • Lady Evangela

    Lady Evangela

    This deck focused on controlling the board by tapping opponents' creatures, aiming to maintain board control and inhibit opponent strategies.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Jeremy's use of 'Cultivate' was a key play, hinting at a ramp strategy to outpace his opponents.

  • 2

    Jonathan's use of 'Soul Ring' early in the game provided an advantage in mana acceleration.

  • 3

    The Lady Evangela player's use of 'Blinding Mage' showcased the deck's control strategy.

  • 4

    Jonathan's unique deck composition introduced an unpredictable element into the game.

Notable Cards

  • Felidar Retreat

    Felidar Retreat

  • Blight Keeper

    Blight Keeper

  • Basilica Screecher

    Basilica Screecher

Summary

In this special April Fools Day Commander match, the players brought their unique strategies and decks into play. Jeremy played an Arahbo, Roar of the World deck, focusing on a lawyer tribal theme, while Jonathan fielded Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant with a deck that encompasses a wide range of TCG universes. The Lady Evangela player had a deck filled with cards that could tap opponents' creatures, creating a control style deck. A key turning point was when Jeremy managed to cultivate his field, creating a 2-2 lawyer token, which indicated a strong board presence. However, the match was filled with back-and-forths as each player tried to impose their strategies and navigate around the others'.

Description

Fresh Magic: The Gathering Commander gameplay comin’ your way! It’s a special Johnny Appleseed Day edition of Commander VS! We’re not going to spoil what the crew is playing, but lets just say it involves bats, lawyers, squires, and uhhh… whatever Jonathan’s got goin’ on 😂

So are you on team Justin, Jeremy, Stephen, or Jonanthan? Let us know in the comment section below!

Decklists: articles.starcitygames.com/2021/04/01/commander-vs-240-johnny-appleseed-day Jonathan’s wacky deck is at the end of the description!

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